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Police: Man arrested after breaking into Memphis house, falling through attic floor

According to police, the break-in happened while the victim and his two nieces were inside.
Credit: Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Jacques Davis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested after falling through an attic floor while breaking into a house in Memphis.

According to police, the burglary happened on August 9 on Laird Drive.

According to an affidavit, Jacques Davis, 22, broke into the house while the victim and his two nieces were there. He broke into the house by smashing a glass window and climbing inside.

Police said while Davis was inside the house, he disconnected a television and put it by a window to be taken. 

The affidavit says Davis caused $1,493 in damage to the home. 

In late August, Davis was identified by the victim in a six-person photo lineup. 

Jail records show Davis was charged with aggravated burglary and vandalism ranging from $1,000-$2,500. Davis was released without having to pay bail. 

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